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    • Paris
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Accounting Art History Arts Business Communications Cultural Studies Economics European Studies Fashion Design Film Finance History Humanities International Business International Relations Marketing Mathematics Political Science Religious Studies +9
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English
Jun 27, 2024
Oct 02, 2024
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Paris, France needs little introduction. The City of Light attracts people from all over the world for so many reasons. The culture, food, music, people...everything has appeal. ISA offers the chance to study in this renowned destination at the Institut Catholique de Paris, The American Business School Paris, or the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne. During the summer, students can also opt to study fine arts with ISA by WorldStrides-Paris using the city as the classroom.

We take care to ensure that every student can have the most unforgettable experience as possible. With possible excursions to Belgium, Aix-en-Provence/Cassis, the Loire Valley, and more, there is plenty of excitement during this trip abroad. Check out the our website today and see what it's all about!

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Paris, France
Hotel des Invalides
Eiffel Tower, Paris
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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

Our team is committed to providing exceptional support through identity-focused advising and resources for students, university partners, and staff. We have developed our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee to help serve all students and stakeholders, particularly the needs of underrepresented student populations. Our country-specific diversity pages offer information about the societies and cultural history of our destinations. This information can be used to start your reflection about how your intersecting identities relate to the host community context.
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Our team is committed to providing exceptional support through identity-focused advising and resources for students, university partners, and staff. We have developed our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee to help serve all students and stakeholders, particularly the needs of underrepresented student populations. Our country-specific diversity pages offer information about the societies and cultural history of our destinations. This information can be used to start your reflection about how your intersecting identities relate to the host community context.
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ISA by WorldStrides is devoted to facilitating quality programming to students with varying levels of neurodivergence. Our Health & Safety team is available to answer questions about insurance and medication, as well as provide students with materials on overseas access to support.
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We are dedicated to facilitating quality programming to students with varying levels of accessibility. With our wide portfolio of program types and locations we’re confident there is a suitable and accessible program for each student. Accommodations abroad can be complex and take time, so those with accessibility needs should inform ISA of any accommodations requests as early as possible in the advising process. Please contact accessibilityteam@studiesabroad.com with questions or for more information.
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We have partnered with Fill it Forward to engage team members and program participants in waste reduction practices. The goal is to encourage the elimination of single-use waste. Every QR code scan shows the impact of reusable bottles and unlocks a donation to environmental impact groups.
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ISA by WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.
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Program Highlights

  • Paris is a cosmopolitan and multi-cultural city where you can find your niche and there is something for everyone.
  • Paris has an excellent transportation system comprised of the metro (subway), buses, trams, a regional/suburban train system, and a national high-speed train network.
  • France is known for the art of living, including eating well, fashion and shopping, and a variety of cultural activities, from art & historical exhibits to concerts, festivals, films, and theater performances.
  • France’s exquisite cuisine was added to the UNESCO list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2010.
  • France is centrally located in Europe and offers many nearby options for discovering Europe and an expansive high-speed train system—the second largest in Europe—making it relatively quick to access many locations in France.

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  • Academics 4.05
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  • Housing 4.45
  • Safety 4.5
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Paris, the Best Time of My Life

Nov 2, 2011

International Studies Abroad does a wonderful job with every aspect of your study abroad experience. I was very surprised with how helpful they are. Not only are the staff in your study abroad country, but the staff in the Austin headquarters are always available and eager to help.

The program does a great job with placing students in excellent homes. I absolutely adore my host mother. She only speaks French but she is works with me on the language barrier is very manageable. She is also a wonderful cook. I also get along really well with my ISA roommate. ISA really takes into consideration what your profile says.

ISA does a great job with working with the Universities in France. I go to the Catholic University in Paris and I have had no problems.The academics are enough of a challenge but I do not feel like I am drowning in work either.

Now, to the important stuff; excursions. ISA makes sure you have a good time. I have gone to Normandy, Mont Saint Michele, an apple cider house, a football(soccer) game, Versailles and the Opera! We still have a trip to the Loire Valley next week. On top of all that I am living in Paris and have ample opportunities for fun. ISA gave each of us a pass to the Louvre and I am able to get in for free any time I want.

The best part of ISA is that I have never felt alone. Everyone experiences home-sickness but I always know there will be someone to talk to. If anything happens to me I have full faith in ISA.I know that they have my best interest at heart.

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Monica Abdelmalak

Program
Study Abroad in Paris, France
Monica Abdelmalak is from Tampa, FL and is studying Biology and French at the University of Florida. She is a pre-med student but has great passion for French and francophone cultures. Her interests include traveling, volunteering, photography, fashion, film, and food.

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Why did you decide to study abroad with ISA in Paris?

Monica: ISA Paris was an approved study abroad program at UF, and I liked the idea of studying through an independent organization rather than my university so that I could meet students from other schools. My study abroad advisors and other students highly recommended ISA. I liked that they offered a summer program in Paris that combined language and art history and offered several excursions and housing options abroad. It seemed like a flexible program that could appeal to the needs/interests of many students. The structure of the program really appealed to me because it was very integrative and well-rounded.

What made this experience unique and special?

Monica: I really loved how ISA made an effort to make my study abroad experience special. I was placed with a host family that was so kind, and it was a pleasure living with them. I also liked how they planned events for us in the city and excursions outside of Paris. It allowed me to build relationships with other ISA students and see more without the extra hassle of having to plan a trip and travel alone. French courses at the Institut Catholique de Paris are great because you are in a class with students from all over the world who are there to experience Paris too. Art History with ISA was fantastic because we had class at all of the major sites and museums (never a classroom), so I felt like I was sight-seeing and learning at the same time.

How has this experience impacted your future?

Monica: I gained a deep appreciation for French culture as well as the idea of cultural exchange as a whole. My French improved greatly, and I came back with a newfound confidence for speaking it and hope to eventually do service work in French-speaking countries. Finally, I was really forced out of my comfort zone, and I opened up myself to new experiences that have taught me so much about myself and my relation to the world. I am now a part of an organization that welcomes foreign students to UF, and I enjoy sharing the study abroad experience with them because I know my experience had such an impact on me. I came away with an appreciation for life and exploration that has really helped me to make the most of everyday, and I only hope to return to France one day and experience it again!

About ISA by WorldStrides

As a leader in international education for over thirty years, International Studies Abroad (ISA) by WorldStrides is dedicated to providing university and college level students the opportunity to discover, learn, and enjoy a way of life other than their own. We offer a diverse portfolio of education abroad programs across Africa, Asia, Europe...

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